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RoboLoop

[human] in the RoboLoop is a podcast series from infodemilab at Koç University, exploring the intersection of robotics, design, and human experience. Each episode features honest, curiosity-driven conversations about how robots are quietly reshaping the way we live, care, and connect — not as cold machines, but as companions, collaborators, and sometimes, unexpected sources of comfort. Founded by Assoc. Prof. Suncem Koçer and Assistant Prof. Bengisu Çağıltay, and produced and hosted by Zehra Mutlu, the show bridges academic research with real, human stories — bringing on researchers, designers

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Exploring Bioinspired and Adaptive Robotics: Zeynep Temel

Discover cutting-edge developments in bioinspired robotics, with focus on on adaptability, safety, and real-world applications with Professor Zeynep Temel from Carnegie Mellon University. Join us to delve into interdisciplinary research, challenges at small scales, …

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The Future of Medical Robots: Pietro Valdastri

Discover insights into the cutting-edge of medical robotics, from magnetic and soft robots to capsule technology, with Professor Pietro Valdastre of Stormlab Leeds. This episode covers the challenges, innovations, and future of minimally invasive …

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How Microrobots Revolutionize Medicine: Hakan Ceylan

Discover how tiny, magnetically-guided robots are transforming vascular interventions, making procedures less invasive, safer, and proactive in preventing disease progression. Join us as Dr. Hakan Ceylan shares groundbreaking insights into the future of microrobotics …

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Exploring Reconfigurable Soft Robotics: Jamie Paik

Join us in this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of soft and reconfigurable robotics with Dr. Jamie Paik, a leading researcher at EPFL's Reconfigurable Robotics Lab. Discover how nature inspires robotic …

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